AerSale Expected to Join Russell 2000® Index

AerSale Expected to Join Russell 2000® Index

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
AerSale Corporation (Nasdaq: ASLE) (the “Company”) is set to join the Russell 2000® Index at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 28, 2021.

Index membership means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes also and remains in place for one year.

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s US indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation statements regarding our anticipated financial performance; our growth trajectory; the impact of investments in our Boeing 757 program on our financial performance; our ability to sell our aircraft on the timelines we anticipate; the expected operating capacity of our MRO facilities; the expected commencement date of sales of our AerAware product; and our anticipated revenue split between our two segments. AerSale’s actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this presentation, including without limitation, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; factors adversely impacting the commercial aviation industry; the fluctuating market value of our products; our ability to repossess mid-life commercial aircraft and engines; our ability to comply with stringent government regulation; the shortage of skilled personnel, including as a result of work stoppages; the highly competitive nature of the markets in which we operate; and risks associated with our international operations. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 16, 2021, and its other filings with the SEC, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 filed with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and AerSale Corporation assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

About AerSale

AerSale serves airlines operating large jets manufactured by Boeing, Airbus and McDonnell Douglas and is dedicated to providing integrated aftermarket services and products designed to help aircraft owners and operators to realize significant savings in the operation, maintenance and monetization of their aircraft, engines, and components. AerSale’s offerings include: Aircraft & Component MRO, Aircraft and Engine Sales and Leasing, Used Serviceable Material sales, and internally developed ‘Engineered Solutions’ to enhance aircraft performance and operating economics (e.g. AerSafe™, AerTrak™, and now AerAware™).

For more information about AerSale, please visit our website: www.AerSale.com.

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About FTSE Russell:

FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally.

FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $17.9 trillion is currently benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.

A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.

FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group.

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AerSale: Craig Wright Telephone: (305) 764-3200

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Aerospace Manufacturing Other Manufacturing Air Transport

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Zebra Offers Broadest Portfolio of U.S. Dept. of Defense STIG Validated Rugged Devices

Zebra Offers Broadest Portfolio of U.S. Dept. of Defense STIG Validated Rugged Devices

Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) validation allows all U.S. military branches to deploy Zebra Android™ 10 mobile devices on Department of Defense networks

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that it has received STIG validation from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This validation allows U.S. military agencies to purchase and deploy 28 different Zebra Android™ 10-based mobile devices on U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) network systems, all of which are now listed on the Department of Defense Information Network’s (DoDIN) Approved Products List.

STIG validation is a security review and configuration standard that helps ensure IT products and military agencies are complying with DoD security policies. It also reinforces Zebra’s dedication to information security. Zebra’s portfolio of Android 10 mobile devices previously received the internationally recognized Common Criteria certification used to evaluate the security properties of IT products.

Devices considered for Common Criteria certification must have achieved FIPS 140-2 validation and undergo rigorous testing through an independently licensed lab. The results are evaluated and verified by the National information Assurance Partnership (NIAP). Devices considered for STIG validation are evaluated by DISA to ensure Zebra’s Android 10-based mobile devices meet the high level of security required to connect to DoD networks.

“Zebra offers the largest portfolio of DISA-approved, enterprise-grade mobile devices on the market, supporting a wide array of U.S. military and civilian operations,” said Joe White, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Mobile Computing, Zebra Technologies. “The public sector is one of Zebra’s fastest growing markets, and these security validations demonstrate our commitment to providing secure mobility solutions to our customers.”

Zebra’s Android-based mobile devices are built on its Mobility DNA software platform, offering government customers enterprise-level capabilities such as enhanced security, real-time application management and visibility as well as easier integration and enhanced productivity tools.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Zebra has received STIG validation from DISA – providing U.S. military agencies the broadest portfolio of enterprise-grade Android 10-based mobile devices on the DoDIN Approved Products List.
  • The STIG validation and Common Criteria certification reinforces Zebra’s commitment to providing secure mobile solutions.
  • Zebra’s Mobility DNA platform transforms Android into an enterprise-ready operating system that allows businesses and government entities to maximize the return on investment of their Zebra mobile devices by increasing productivity, simplifying management, and strengthening security.

ABOUT ZEBRATECHNOLOGIES

Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) empowers the front line in retail/ecommerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, public sector and other industries to achieve a performance edge. With more than 10,000 partners across 100 countries, Zebra delivers industry-tailored, end-to-end solutions to enable every asset and worker to be visible, connected and fully optimized. The company’s market-leading solutions elevate the shopping experience, track and manage inventory as well as improve supply chain efficiency and patient care. In 2020, Zebra made Forbes Global 2000 list for the second consecutive year and was listed among Fast Company’s Best Companies for Innovators. For more information, visit www.zebra.com or sign up for news alerts. Participate in Zebra’s Your Edge blog, follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, and check out our Story Hub: Zebra Perspectives.

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Emily Alfano

Zebra Technologies

+1-262-960-6108

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Kasia Fahmy

Zebra Technologies

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UiPath Completes SOC 2® Type 2 Examination for UiPath Automation Cloud

UiPath Completes SOC 2® Type 2 Examination for UiPath Automation Cloud

Demonstrates Company’s commitment to data security, confidentiality, and availability

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a leading enterprise automation software company, today announced that it has successfully completed SOC 2 Type 2 System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) examination for UiPath Automation Cloud in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

This attestation, among the Company’s extensive list of security capabilities, provides assurance to UiPath global customers in highly-regulated industries who trust UiPath with their most sensitive data. To help organizations around the world use automation to become faster and more agile in the face of increased demand and rapidly changing environments, the UiPath Automation Cloud enables customers to start their enterprise automation deployments instantly and scale up over time without compromising security or requiring high upfront costs.

“Security Benefit is excited to see that UiPath has completed a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation, which provides independent assurance around controls relevant to security, availability, and confidentiality that you depend on when using a cloud service provider like UiPath,” said Amy Chandler, Second Vice President, RPA COE, Six Sigma Black Belt. “Independent assurance like SOC 2 Type 2 attestation is a key factor in our compliance program from the standpoint of vendor risk management, due diligence, and oversight from a control perspective with our auditors.”

“At UiPath, nothing is more important to us than earning the trust of our customers and ensuring security and confidentiality of their data,” said Ted Kummert, UiPath Executive Vice President of Products and Engineering. “Establishing trust with our customers is a continuous commitment, and SOC 2 Type 2 attestation is a key milestone our customers can rely on. We continue to invest in all aspects of building trust in our services, and look forward to sharing further milestones as that journey continues.”

For more details about UiPath trust and security initiatives, please visit the Trust and Security Center on UiPath.com.

About UiPath

UiPath has a vision to deliver the Fully Automated Enterprise™, one where companies use automation to unlock their greatest potential. UiPath offers an end-to-end platform for automation, combining the leading Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solution with a full suite of capabilities that enable every organization to rapidly scale digital business operations.

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Toni Iafrate

UiPath

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Kelsey Turcotte

UiPath

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Greif, Inc. Announces a $50 Per Ton Price Increase on All Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) Grades

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DELAWARE, Ohio, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today that it is implementing a $50 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) effective today with new orders and shipments on and after July 26, 2021. This price increase is in response to ongoing cost pressures in production and transportation and continued robust demand across the Greif paperboard network.

About Greif, Inc.

Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: In industrial packaging, be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, flexible products, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. In addition, Greif manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in over 40 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company’s website at www.greif.com. 

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Matt Eichmann
Office: 740–549–6067
Email: [email protected]

 

 

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JD Announces Results of Annual General Meeting

BEIJING, China, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JD.com, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), China’s leading technology driven e-commerce company transforming to become the leading supply chain-based technology and service provider, today announced that each of the following proposed resolutions submitted for shareholder approval has been duly adopted at its annual general meeting of shareholders held in Beijing today:

  1. as a special resolution, subject to the dual foreign name “京东集团股份有限公司” being entered in the Register of Companies by the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands, the Chinese name “京东集团股份有限公司” be adopted as the dual foreign name of the Company; and
  2. as a special resolution, the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association be amended and restated by their deletion in their entirety and by the substitution in their place of the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.

About JD.com

JD.com is a leading technology driven e-commerce company transforming to become a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The Company’s cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The Company has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its Retail as a Service offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the description of the proposed offering in this announcement contain forward-looking statements. JD.com may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about JD.com’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: JD.com’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to attract and retain new customers and to increase revenues generated from repeat customers; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; trends and competition in China’s e-commerce market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; the expected growth of the Chinese e-commerce market; Chinese governmental policies relating to JD.com’s industry and general economic conditions in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JD.com’s filings with the SEC and the prospectus registered in Hong Kong. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and JD.com undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. 

CONTACTS:

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Ruiyu Li
Senior Director of Investor Relations
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Imperial committed to long-term shareholder value

Imperial committed to long-term shareholder value

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) announced today that it has received final acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) for a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to five percent of its 711,673,439 outstanding common shares as of June 15, 2021, or a maximum of 35,583,671 shares during the next 12 months. This maximum will be reduced by the number of shares purchased from Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil), Imperial’s majority shareholder, as described below.

The new one year program will begin on June 29, 2021, and will end should the company purchase the maximum allowable number of shares, or on June 28, 2022.

Imperial has established an automatic share purchase plan with its designated broker to facilitate the purchase of common shares, both under the NCIB and concurrently from ExxonMobil, during times when Imperial would ordinarily not be permitted to purchase due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed black-out periods. Before entering a black-out period, Imperial may, but is not required to, instruct the broker to make purchases under the NCIB based on parameters set by Imperial in accordance with the share purchase plan, TSX rules and applicable securities laws. The plan has been pre-cleared by the TSX and will be implemented effective June 29, 2021.

Consistent with the company’s balance sheet strength, low capital requirements and strong cash generation, this announcement reflects the company’s priority and capacity to return cash to shareholders. The NCIB represents a flexible and tax-efficient way of distributing surplus liquidity to shareholders who choose to participate by selling their shares. In addition, the NCIB will be used to eliminate dilution from shares issued in conjunction with Imperial’s restricted stock unit plan.

ExxonMobil will be permitted to sell its shares to Imperial outside of, but concurrent with, the NCIB in order to maintain its proportionate share ownership at approximately 69.6 percent. ExxonMobil advised Imperial that it intends to participate, as it has in prior years, and has established an automatic share disposition plan to facilitate the sale of its shares concurrent with the NCIB.

All share purchases will be made through the Toronto Stock Exchange and through other designated exchanges and published markets in Canada. Shares purchased under the NCIB are cancelled and restored to the status of authorized but unissued shares.

As of June 15, 2021, Imperial has 711,673,439 issued and outstanding common shares. The average daily trading volume of Imperial’s common shares over the six calendar months prior to the date of this announcement was 1,250,051 shares per day. Imperial’s daily purchase limit under the new program will be 312,512 shares, which represents 25 percent of the average daily trading volume.

The acceptance marks the continuation of Imperial’s existing share repurchase program that will expire on June 28, 2021. Under the existing program, which was amended on April 30, 2021, a maximum number of 29,363,070 shares are available for purchase, reduced by the number purchased from ExxonMobil. As of June 18, 2021, Imperial has purchased 7,522,148 shares on the open market and a corresponding 17,205,732 shares from ExxonMobil to maintain its proportionate share ownership at 69.6 percent, representing a total cost of about $982 million and an average cost of $39.73 per share.

Cautionary statement: Statements of future events or conditions in this release, including projections, expectations and estimates are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include references to the company’s low capital requirements, strong cash generation, and priority and capacity to return cash to shareholders. Forward-looking statements are based on the company’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions at the time the statements are made. Actual future financial and operating results, including expectations and assumptions concerning demand growth and energy source, supply and mix; commodity prices, foreign exchange rates and general market conditions; production rates, growth and mix; project plans, timing, costs, technical evaluations and capacities and the company’s ability to effectively execute on these plans and operate its assets; progression of COVID-19 and its impacts on Imperial’s ability to operate its assets, including the possible shutdown of facilities due to COVID-19 outbreaks; applicable laws and government policies, including restrictions in response to COVID-19; and capital and environmental expenditures could differ materially depending on a number of factors. These factors include global, regional or local changes in supply and demand for oil, natural gas, and petroleum and petrochemical products and resulting price, differential and margin impacts, including foreign government action with respect to supply levels and prices and the impact of COVID-19 on demand; availability and allocation of capital; availability and performance of third-party service providers, including in light of restrictions related to COVID-19; management effectiveness and disaster response preparedness, including business continuity plans in response to COVID-19; political or regulatory events, including changes in law or government policy such as tax laws, production curtailment and actions in response to COVID-19; unanticipated technical or operational difficulties; operational hazards and risks; currency exchange rates; general economic conditions; and other factors discussed in Item 1A risk factors and Item 7 management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations of Imperial Oil Limited’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent interim reports on Form 10-Q.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other oil and gas companies and some that are unique to Imperial Oil Limited. Imperial’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by its forward-looking statements and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. Imperial undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by applicable law.

Source: Imperial

After more than a century, Imperial continues to be an industry leader in applying technology and innovation to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources. As Canada’s largest petroleum refiner, a major producer of crude oil, a key petrochemical producer and a leading fuels marketer from coast to coast, our company remains committed to high standards across all areas of our business.

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(587) 476-4743

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Equifax Announces 2021 Developer Challenge and Accelerator Program: Equifax Accelerate

Applications Now Open to U.S. Software Developers Looking to Create Transformative Solutions for Financial Inclusion With Powerful Suite of Equifax APIs

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ATLANTA, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Equifax (NYSE: EFX) believes that cloud computing technology is essential to expanding access to credit. As the only cloud-native consumer credit reporting agency, Equifax is leveraging the power of its $1.5 billion cloud transformation to introduce a 2021 developer challenge and accelerator program: Equifax Accelerate. Applications are open through July 29 to start-up and early stage software developers looking to create transformative solutions designed to foster financial inclusion with the powerful suite of Equifax Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) available from the Equifax for Developers API Portal.

“Equifax has led the exploration of new data insights to open access to credit for decades,” said Bryson Koehler, Equifax Chief Technology Officer. “The Equifax Accelerate program is another way that we are leveraging the power of the Equifax Cloud™ to fuel rapid innovation. We are challenging software developers to join us in building data-driven solutions to the challenge of consumer access to credit and small business access to capital. We’re making the Equifax for Developers API portal open for simplified access to data assets and API products so that developers can easily explore, access technical documentation, create apps, experiment, and innovate faster than ever before.”

Equifax Accelerate is produced in partnership with 1871, a Chicago-based technology hub that supports early stage tech start-ups, growth stage tech leaders, and corporate innovators building extraordinary businesses. 1871 is the home of nearly 500 early-stage, high-growth digital startups and more than 1,500 members.

The top 50 Equifax Accelerate entries will be accepted to an August 2021 Design Sprint Challenge. All Design Sprint Challenge participants will receive access to Equifax APIs and mentorship from both Equifax and 1871 subject matter experts to assist in the creation of prototype solutions. They will also compete for a chance to access the 12-week Product Studio, a custom accelerator program powered by Equifax and 1871.

The Product Studio includes complimentary access to Equifax APIs and 1:1 mentorship from Equifax technical and commercial leaders to quickly implement and scale solutions for production. Product Studio participants will also receive unlimited access to all 1871 products and services, including dozens of workshops, 300+ mentors, and 400+ other tech founders from idea stage companies to series C+. Product Studio participants will also be promoted through Equifax marketing communications.

The Design Sprint Challenge will be judged by Equifax executive leadership and a panel of experts, including: Mike Newell, Senior Director of Software Engineering, Capital One; Jeff Sternberg, Technical Director, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Google Cloud; and Fang Yu, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, DataVisor.

The deadline to register for Equifax Accelerate is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 29, 2021. Guidelines for the event can be found at Equifax.com. To register, click here.

ABOUT EQUIFAX INC.
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 11,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Kate Walker for Equifax USIS
[email protected]

 

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Wolverine Worldwide Announces Next Steps in Planned CEO Succession

Wolverine Worldwide Announces Next Steps in Planned CEO Succession

Brendan Hoffman to succeed Blake Krueger as CEO at year end;

Krueger to become Executive Chairman

ROCKFORD, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW), which operates one of the world’s largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands, today announced that Brendan Hoffman, President and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, will also become Chief Executive Officer at the end of the year. Hoffman will succeed Blake Krueger, who began his career with the Company in 1993 and has been CEO since 2007 and Chairman of the Board since 2009. As part of the transition, Krueger will assume the newly created role of Executive Chairman of Wolverine Worldwide.

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Hoffman, 52, joined Wolverine Worldwide as President in September 2020 with oversight of the Company’s brands and direct to consumer business, reporting directly to Krueger. Hoffman’s initial focus has been pursuing growth initiatives across Wolverine Worldwide’s brands and digital operations, with one of his primary objectives being to drive the Company’s bold eCommerce revenue goal of $500 million for 2021, doubling 2019 levels. Over the past nine months, Krueger and Hoffman have worked together closely to leverage the global power of the Wolverine Worldwide brand portfolio, navigate the impacts of COVID-19, and strategically position the Company and its brands for accelerated post-pandemic growth and continued long-term success.

“I would like to thank Blake and the Board for their support and the opportunity to lead Wolverine Worldwide into its next phase of global growth,” said Hoffman. “It’s been a privilege to work closely with Blake over the past year and I have gained tremendous knowledge of the industry and the unique strengths of the Company’s global brand portfolio. Blake has truly transformed the Company during his tenure, and it is an honor to be entrusted with building on this incredible foundation, working with an industry-leading team, and capitalizing on the many opportunities ahead for Wolverine Worldwide. I look forward to continuing our partnership as we step into our new roles.”

Before joining Wolverine Worldwide, Hoffman was CEO of Vince Holding Corp., a publicly traded, global contemporary fashion brand. While at Vince, he significantly increased the growth and penetration of the company’s eCommerce and digital platforms, adapted Vince’s vertical supply chain to embrace “buy now/wear now” trends, and extended the brand into new consumer categories. Prior to joining Vince in 2015, Hoffman was CEO and President of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. and President and CEO of Lord & Taylor LLC. In addition, he was CEO and President of Neiman Marcus Direct earlier in his career, helping to grow Neimanmarcus.com and launch Bergdorfgoodman.com.

Under Krueger’s leadership as CEO, Wolverine Worldwide has transformed from a traditional footwear wholesaler into a consumer-obsessed, digital-focused growth company with one of the world’s largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands. He led the Company’s game-changing acquisitions of the Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, Stride Rite, Keds, and Chaco brands, opening up new market segments and consumer territories. During his tenure the Company expanded its international distribution to more than 170 countries and territories, increased revenue to well over $2 billion and market capitalization by 30-fold, and grew the brand portfolio into a global industry-leading powerhouse.

As Executive Chairman, Krueger, 67, will continue to lead Wolverine Worldwide’s Board of Directors and will partner with Hoffman on key international and strategic initiatives.

“Blake has been a leader in the footwear industry for almost three decades, and it’s been an honor to work closely with him and the Wolverine Worldwide team during his tenure,” said David T. Kollat, Lead Independent Director for Wolverine Worldwide since 2007 and a Director since 1992. “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Blake for his passion, dedication, and exceptional leadership as CEO of Wolverine Worldwide. We will continue to benefit from his expertise and experience in his new role as Executive Chairman, and we are grateful for his work in preparing for a smooth CEO transition.” Kollat continued, “In his time with the Company, Brendan has proven to be an impactful leader with a strong understanding of our most significant opportunities in the global marketplace, and we believe the Company is well-positioned for continued success under his leadership.”

Krueger noted: “It has been an honor and privilege to serve Wolverine Worldwide for the past 28 years, working with and helping to build an amazing and impactful global team, brand portfolio, and footwear and lifestyle mainstay. I look forward to continuing my work with Wolverine Worldwide and the Board in my new role as Executive Chairman. I am confident that the Company is in great hands and will have continued growth as Brendan takes over as the new CEO.”

ABOUT WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE

Founded in 1883 on the belief in the possibility of opportunity, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) is one of the world’s leading marketers and licensors of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport, athletic, children’s and uniform footwear and apparel. Through a diverse portfolio of highly recognized brands, our products are designed to empower, engage and inspire our consumers every step of the way. The company’s portfolio includes Merrell®, Saucony®, Sperry®, Hush Puppies®,Wolverine®, Keds®, Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Stride Rite®. Wolverine Worldwide is also the global footwear licensee of the popular brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Based in Rockford, Michigan, for more than 130 years, the company’s products are carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in approximately 170 countries and territories. For additional information, please visit our website, www.wolverineworldwide.com or visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company’s succession plans for its Chief Executive Officer and Messrs. Krueger’s and Hoffman’s future roles with the Company, the Company’s expectations regarding future growth, including accelerated post-pandemic growth and continued long-term success, and the Company’s 2021 eCommerce revenue goal. In addition, words such as “estimates,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “step,” “plans,” “predicts,” “focused,” “projects,” “outlook,” “is likely,” “expects,” “intends,” “should,” “will,” “confident,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions (“Risk Factors”) that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood, and degree of occurrence. Risk Factors include, among others: the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, operations, financial results and liquidity, including the duration and magnitude of such effects, which will depend on numerous evolving factors that the Company cannot currently accurately predict or assess, including: the duration and scope of the pandemic; the negative impact on global and regional markets, economies and economic activity, including the duration and magnitude of its impact on unemployment rates, consumer discretionary spending and levels of consumer confidence; actions governments, businesses and individuals take in response to the pandemic; the effects of the pandemic, including all of the foregoing, on the Company’s distributors, manufacturers, suppliers, joint venture partners, wholesale customers and other counterparties, and how quickly economies and demand for the Company’s products recover after the pandemic subsides; changes in general economic conditions, employment rates, business conditions, interest rates, tax policies and other factors affecting consumer spending in the markets and regions in which the Company’s products are sold; the inability for any reason to effectively compete in global footwear, apparel and consumer-direct markets; the inability to maintain positive brand images and anticipate, understand and respond to changing footwear and apparel trends and consumer preferences; the inability to effectively manage inventory levels; increases or changes in duties, tariffs, quotas or applicable assessments in countries of import and export; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; currency restrictions; supply chain or other capacity constraints, production disruptions, quality issues, price increases or other risks associated with foreign sourcing; the cost and availability of raw materials, inventories, services and labor for contract manufacturers; labor disruptions; changes in relationships with, including the loss of, significant wholesale customers; risks related to the significant investment in, and performance of, the Company’s consumer-direct operations; risks related to expansion into new markets and complementary product categories; the impact of seasonality and unpredictable weather conditions; changes in general economic conditions and/or the credit markets on the Company’s distributors, suppliers and retailers; increases in the Company’s effective tax rates; failure of licensees or distributors to meet planned annual sales goals or to make timely payments to the Company; the risks of doing business in developing countries, and politically or economically volatile areas; the ability to secure and protect owned intellectual property or use licensed intellectual property; the impact of regulation, regulatory and legal proceedings and legal compliance risks, including compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, environmental remediation and other related costs, and litigation or other legal proceedings relating to the protection of the environment or environmental effects on human health; the potential breach of the Company’s databases or other systems, or those of its vendors, which contain certain personal information, payment card data or proprietary information, due to cyberattack or other similar events; problems affecting the Company’s supply chain or distribution system, including service interruptions at shipping and receiving ports; strategic actions, including new initiatives and ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, and the Company’s success in integrating acquired businesses, and implementing new initiatives and ventures; the risk of impairment to goodwill and other intangibles; changes in future pension funding requirements and pension expenses; and additional factors discussed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and exhibits thereto. The foregoing Risk Factors, as well as other existing Risk Factors and new Risk Factors that emerge from time to time, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these or other risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements.

Jacqueline Boselli

[email protected]

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VivoPower’s 5-year decarbonization deal with world’s largest carmaker: ‘a major milestone’ and ‘strong endorsement’

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LONDON, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nasdaq-listed corporate decarbonization business VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR) today announced an exclusive manufacturing collaboration with Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker. 

Toyota Australia intends to integrate VivoPower’s conversion kits to electrify its iconic Land Cruiser vehicles during the build process – turning chassis originally destined to be diesels into emission-friendly EVs with VivoPower batteries and electric motors.

In an update note issued after the news broke, international equity research house Edison declared the five-year exclusive deal ‘a major milestone’ and ‘a strong endorsement’, supporting revenues and dialling down risk as VivoPower prepares to hyperscale. 

According to lead Edison analyst David Larkham: ‘Toyota is the largest car company in the world, having delivered 9.5m units in 2020. This is a position it has gained through technology, quality and manufacturing excellence. Hence, we see this agreement as providing strong endorsement.

‘It is also a real step change for VivoPower to move from re-kitting existing vehicles to being an integrated part of the manufacturing process.’

The deal follows two years of collaboration and field trials in the harsh environment of the Australian mining sector. Whilst the Letter of Intent is not the final contract, it is binding and the end agreement is expected to lock out VivoPower competitors from working with Toyota Australia to electrify Land Cruisers.

Larkham previously valued VivoPower at $19 a share on the basis that it will sell and deliver 5,000 Land Cruiser conversion kits per year in 2025.

Since last year, the business has been building a global distribution network and has signed three agreements, spanning major mining markets including Australia, Canada and the Nordics. Together the deals, announced ahead of the Toyota news, envisage VivoPower delivering at least 4,475 kits to those regions in the next five and a half year with a total revenue of €268.5m.                                   

Toyota sells c 400,000 Land Cruisers a year worldwide, with over 25,000 sold in Australia in 2020 and more than 10 million in total sales since its launch in 1951.

In July 2011 Tesla announced a $100 million agreement with Toyota to supply electric powertrain equipment for the RAV4 sports-utility vehicle.

Watch Edison’s Bitesize Briefing on the VivoPower announcement

Read David Larkham’s research update in full

VivoPower is a client of Edison Group           

                                             

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Manulife Investment Management Announces Cash Distributions for Manulife Exchange Traded Funds

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TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC     SEHK: 945

TORONTO, June 23, 2021 /CNW/ – Manulife Investment Management today announced the June 2021 cash distributions for Manulife Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that distribute monthly, quarterly, and semi-annually. Unitholders of record of the Manulife ETFs at the close of business on June 30, 2021 will receive cash distributions payable on July 13, 2021. The ex-dividend date for the cash distributions is June 29, 2021.

Details of the distribution per unit amounts are as follows:


ETF


Ticker


Distribution Amount (per unit)


Distribution


Frequency

Manulife Smart Short-Term Bond ETF

TERM

$ 0.017903

Monthly

Manulife Smart Core Bond ETF

BSKT

$ 0.017754

Monthly

Manulife Smart Corporate Bond ETF

CBND

$ 0.025526

Monthly

Manulife Smart Dividend ETF

CDIV

$ 0.036430

Quarterly

Manulife Smart U.S. Dividend ETF – Unhedged

UDIV.B

$0.026964

Quarterly

Manulife Smart U.S. Dividend ETF – Hedged

UDIV

$ 0.034792

Quarterly

Manulife Multifactor Canadian Large Cap Index ETF

MCLC

$ 0.397418

Semi-Annually

Manulife Multifactor U.S. Large Cap Index ETF – Unhedged

MULC.B

$ 0.184607

Semi-Annually

Manulife Multifactor U.S. Large Cap Index ETF – Hedged

MULC

$ 0.175133

Semi-Annually

Manulife Multifactor U.S. Mid Cap Index ETF – Unhedged

MUMC.B

$ 0.104016

Semi-Annually

Manulife Multifactor U.S. Mid Cap Index ETF – Hedged

MUMC

$ 0.106932

Semi-Annually

Manulife Multifactor Developed International Index ETF – Unhedged

MINT.B

$ 0.320493

Semi-Annually

Manulife Multifactor Developed International Index ETF – Hedged

MINT

$ 0.318683

Semi-Annually

Manulife Multifactor Canadian SMID Cap Index ETF

MCSM

$ 0.196301

Semi-Annually

Manulife Multifactor U.S. Small Cap Index ETF – Unhedged

MUSC.B

$ 0.168032

Semi-Annually

Manulife Multifactor U.S. Small Cap Index ETF – Hedged

MUSC

$ 0.153649

Semi-Annually

Manulife Multifactor Emerging Markets Index ETF

MEME.B

$ 0.156022

Semi-Annually

Manulife ETFs are managed by Manulife Investment Management Limited. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange traded funds (ETFs). Investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses and other important information are contained in the ETF Facts as well as the prospectus, please read before investing. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

About Manulife Investment Management

Manulife Investment Management is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 17 countries and territories. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We’re committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. 

As of March 31, 2021, Manulife Investment Management had CAD $764.1 billion (US $607.6 billion) in assets under management and administration. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

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